“Fashion is the second most polluting industry in the world and is an area where everyone can make a difference by the choices they make.”

National consumer spending on clothing, footwear and personal accessory retailing amounted to $1691 million dollars in total monthly turnover, according to a report by the Australian Bureau of Statistics released in February.

The success and expansion of modern luxury minimalist brands known such as Jil Sander and Arjé as well as mid-range brands such as Nique and Cos indicate the minimalist fashion aesthetic is just as popular as the lifestyle.